Author: Ivan Šimić

  • Red Bull Solo Q unveils 2022 season

    Red Bull Solo Q unveils 2022 season

    [ad_1] Red Bull Solo Q, a League of Legends solo tournament organised by Red Bull, is set to return in 2022 with national tournaments and a world finals. The tournaments will start in March and will feature national and international qualifiers that feed into the grand finals later in the year. AGON by AOC will…

  • ESL Gaming and Monster Energy expand partnership

    ESL Gaming and Monster Energy expand partnership

    [ad_1] American energy drink brand Monster Energy has expanded and extended its partnership with tournament organiser ESL Gaming. According to the release, the new partnership is a multi-year deal and will include support for mobile esports and gaming, a first for Monster Energy. Financial details of the partnership were not disclosed. Moreover, Monster Energy will continue…

  • Fantasyexpo launches new esports brand GAM3RS_X

    Fantasyexpo launches new esports brand GAM3RS_X

    [ad_1] Polish esports agency Fantasyexpo has announced the launch of GAM3RS_X, a separate brand that will join the Fantasyexpo group. The new brand is part of a restructuring effort made by Fantasyexpo as the company aims to separate its esports and gaming efforts. Both Fantasyexpo and GAM3RS_X will continue to operate in Poland and Europe. Image…

  • The Coalition announces end of Gears of War esports programme

    The Coalition announces end of Gears of War esports programme

    [ad_1] Game developer The Coalition has announced that the current Gears of War esports season will be the title’s last. The company announced that this is due to a ‘shift of focus to future projects’. Moreover, The Coalition has confirmed that the current season will still be played in its entirety despite this news.  Image…

  • Challenger secures seed round from SeventySix Capital

    Challenger secures seed round from SeventySix Capital

    [ad_1] Esports wagering platform Challenger has secured a seed investment round, led by SeventySix Capital. The investment round will be used to expand Challenger’s offerings to Xbox and PlayStation consoles, whilst also introducing its contests to new game titles. Financial figures were not disclosed.  Image credit: SeventySix Capital / Challenger RELATED:  Esports Entertainment Group announces…

  • Activision unveils Call of Duty Mobile World Championship 2022

    Activision unveils Call of Duty Mobile World Championship 2022

    [ad_1] Game publisher Activision has announced the return of the Call of Duty Mobile World Championship for 2022. According to the publisher, the tournament, which is set to begin in late March, will feature the largest prize pool in the game’s history.  Image credit: Activision RELATED: Microsoft agrees to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7bn Activision…

  • Vexed Gaming acquires Mock-it Esports

    Vexed Gaming acquires Mock-it Esports

    [ad_1] UK-based esports organisation Vexed Gaming has finalised the acquisition of North American esports organisation Mock-it Esports. All Mock-it operations and branding will cease to exist and will be absorbed into Vexed Gaming. Mock-it fielded Halo Infinite and Fortnite rosters at the time. Image credit: Vexed Gaming / Mock-it Esports RELATED: HOST launches Esports Studio…

  • Esports Entertainment Group appoints Daminan Mathews as CFO

    Esports Entertainment Group appoints Daminan Mathews as CFO

    [ad_1] Global esports and gambling company Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) has appointed Damian Mathews as its new Chief Financial Officer, replacing former CFO Dan Marks. Damian Mathews is an experienced executive who served as CFO of Qatar and Abu Dhabi Investment Company from 2014 to 2020. He also held various positions of growing stature at…

  • ESL Pro League teams raise $125,000 for disaster relief in Ukraine

    ESL Pro League teams raise $125,000 for disaster relief in Ukraine

    [ad_1] ESL Pro League’s Commissioner Alexander Inglot last week announced that the members of its Louvre Agreement will donate $125,000 (£95,000) to help people affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The funds will be donated to recipients that include UNHCR, MSF, Amnesty International and The Red Cross.  Image credit: ESL RELATED: ESL Pro League…

  • Bond University renews partnership with Chiefs Esports Club

    Bond University renews partnership with Chiefs Esports Club

    [ad_1] Australian esports organisation Chiefs Esports Club has renewed its partnership with Australian University Bond University. The two parties signed a two-year deal that will see Bond University continue to be the ‘official education partner’ for the esports organisation. Bond University and Chiefs will continue to work towards educating students about careers in gaming and…